Emulsifier

Sodium Capryloamphohydroxypropylsulfonate

INCI: SODIUM CAPRYLOAMPHOHYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATE

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Sodium Capryloamphohydroxypropylsulfonate?

Sodium Capryloamphohydroxypropylsulfonate (INCI: SODIUM CAPRYLOAMPHOHYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATE) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 3-chloro-2-hydroxy-, monosodium salt, reaction products with 2-heptyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol.

Its declared cosmetic functions are cleansing, emulsifying, foam boosting, foaming, hair conditioning and surfactant.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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